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You might be surprised to find just how different adopting a dog is to buying one. To make things easier for you, I looked into dog and puppy adoption. This is what I found. Adopting a dog isn’t free. It takes time and money because shelter dogs will be neutered, vaccinated and dewormed beforehand. You’ll […]
POSTED BY Dom IN New Parents, Featured ON June 25, 2020
A big part of a dog’s general wellbeing is their health. Unfortunately some breeds are more likely to suffer from certain conditions than others. These breeds are: Bulldogs, Beagles, Boxers. They’re not the only ones, however. Listed below are some health conditions you should be aware of before choosing to adopt a particular breed of […]
POSTED BY Dom IN Health, Featured, New Parents ON May 29, 2019
Have you ever wondered what is the rave about puppy schools and why puppies should attend these classes? Behaviourist Samantha Walpole explains why it is important for your puppy. Why it’s important: It’s a critical, one-time window of opportunity, we never get back Attending a well-run socialisation school shapes behaviour forever What does he learn […]
POSTED BY Dom IN Training, Behaviour, Featured, New Parents ON May 22, 2019
Mention the word ‘walkies’ or reach for the lead, and watch your dog’s reaction. He’ll jump up and down, pant with excitement and have his eyes fixed on you. Here are 10 useful tips for safe walking: 1 Puppy socialisation Start young. Well-socialised puppies (and dogs) are more confident in public. 2 Training Fit your […]
POSTED BY Dom IN Training, Featured, New Parents ON April 24, 2019
Taking your dog outdoors is an amazing way to make him happy and provide him the much needed physical and mental stimulation. Nothing tires out a pooch with lots of energy like a good run and play at a dog park. While, being at a dog park is an exciting experience for dogs, there are […]
POSTED BY Pawsible Staff IN New Parents ON April 18, 2019
Long haired dogs are undoubtedly beautiful to behold. But all of that canine handsomeness comes at a price: the time, and possible expense, required to maintain those gorgeous locks and flowing tresses. With all long-haired breeds, you will be faced with some common grooming issues. Sitting for lengthy grooming sessions: Get your pup used to […]
POSTED BY Alex Benade IN New Parents ON March 25, 2019
South Africans have a large variety of choices when it comes to buying dry dog food. We have around 22 major pet food brands in the country, and this can be confusing for people who just want to find a good, nutritional, filling meal for their pups. There’s no way to definitively say one brand […]
POSTED BY Alex Benade IN Nutrition, New Parents ON March 22, 2019
Every year when summer arrives and the days grow longer and hotter, you can’t help but notice many people out walking their newly-shaved dogs. Here are some of the reasons shaving your dog is simply NOT a good idea, summer or winter: Dogs’ coats are designed to capture air and use it for insulation. In […]
POSTED BY Alex Benade IN New Parents ON March 18, 2019
Most people will agree that puppies are adorable, but before getting one you should know that they also require lots of love, attention and training. You should start training your puppy as soon as they arrive at their new home. Try a training schedule Puppies are naturally energetic and curious. The trick to handling it […]
POSTED BY Dom IN New Parents ON March 15, 2019